82% of organizations now harbor security debt, an 11% increase from the prior year.
82% of organizations now harbor security debt, an 11% increase from the prior year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Veracode in May 2026. It covers topics including Security Debt, Vulnerabilities. The original data appears in 2026 State of Software Security Report: Prioritize, Protect, Prove. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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82% of organizations now harbor security debt, an 11% increase from the prior year. This data was published by Veracode and covers Security Debt, Vulnerabilities.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2026 State of Software Security Report: Prioritize, Protect, Prove, published by Veracode on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.veracode.com/resources/analyst-reports/state-of-software-security-2026/.
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This statistic relates to Security Debt, Vulnerabilities. Browse more statistics on Security Debt or from Veracode.